"formal declaration of sympathy," 1670s, plural of condolence. Reason for the plural is unclear; earliest references are to expressions from groups of persons; perhaps the habit stuck.
双语例句
1. Please accept our sincere condolences.
请接受我们诚挚的慰唁.
来自《简明英汉词典》
2. Please accept my condolences on your mother's death.
请接受我对令堂的谢世表示的哀悼.
来自《简明英汉词典》
3. Please accept my condolences.
请接受我的慰问.
来自《现代英汉综合大词典》
4. He expressed his condolences to the families of the people who died in the incident.
他向这次事件中的死者家属表示了慰唁。
来自柯林斯例句
5. We would like to take this opportunity to convey our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims.
